MAY — JULY 2015 No 1503

Wildlife biologist Paul G. Jensen will present a talk on “Big Cats of the Adirondacks” on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 pm in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program is co-sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and the Glens Falls- Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Dr. Jensen will talk about the biology, management, and the current and historical populations and distribution of the Canada lynx, bob- cat, and mountain lion in and the Northeast; he will also discuss how these species may fare in the future.

Dr. Jensen is a Senior Wildlife Biologist for the Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation office in Warrensburg. His responsibilities include furbearer management and research, as well as wildlife management planning for Adiron- dack Forest Preserve units (e.g., Wilderness Areas and Wild Forest) in NYSDEC Region 5. He earned a Ph.D. in 2013 from the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. His doctoral research focused on the ecology and management of Ameri- can martens (Martes americana) in the .

Before joining the DEC in 2003, Dr. Jensen worked in Alaska monitor- See you there! ing caribou and other large mammals on the Arctic Coastal Plain and conducted research with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Big Cats of the Research Unit at Cornell University. He received his M.S. in Wildlife Adirondacks

Ecology from the University of New Hampshire and his B.S. in Envi- When: 7pm Wed May 27 ronmental Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Where: Crandall Library, Glens Falls Please do your best to avoid wearing fragranced products to the program. Fragranced products trigger allergies, asthma, and migraines in others. Is it mud season?? During spring mud season, are particularly vulnerable to erosion. It is therefore best to stay off higher ele- vation trails during early spring. This year, that may be extended to early summer!!

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation institutes a voluntary closure in the East- ern High Peaks during this time of year that asks hikers to refrain from traveling above 3,000 feet. This protects alpine vegetation and prevents trail erosion. More info on trail conditions in the Adirondacks can be found on the DEC Web site or by contacting the DEC Forest Rangers at 518-897-1200 or ADK Info Ctr at 518-523-3441.

Closure typically runs from May-mid June, but may be extended...so check conditions before you head out!

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Spring is finally here! Chepontuc Footnotes By Laura Fiske, Chapter Chair Published Bimonthly Glens Falls Saratoga ADK Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club As I write this report, it is snow- Spring also starts preparations for PO Box 2314, Glens Falls, NY, 12801 ing. It is hard to believe spring the chapter annual dinner and the officially started a week ago. Due 2016 slate of officers. At the pre- Executive Committee Officers: to a deep snow pack and lingering sent time I am seeking volunteers Chapter Chair Laura Fiske cold temperatures to be on the nominating Phone: 884-0345 [email protected] this spring will be committee. See the arti- First Vice Chair vacant particularly wet in cle in this newsletter for the High Peaks. more information. Second Vice Chair vacant NYSDEC is ask- Secretary John Caffry ing hikers to avoid You will be hearing Phone: 798-0624 [email protected] trails above 3,000 more about this as the feet, particularly year goes on, but ADK Treasurer Steve Mackey Phone: 793-6484 [email protected] high elevation is investing in a younger trails in the Dix, member initiative. Directors: Giant and High ADK will be hiring a vacant Peaks Wilderness Younger Member Out- Areas in the north- reach Coordinator. The Past Chapter Chair: ern Adirondacks, membership survey con- Mud Maureen Coutant due to muddy conditions ducted last year showed Phone: 745-7834 [email protected] and the potential damage Club Days that only 15 percent of hiking can cause to vegeta- ADK members are 40 Committee Chairs: tion and soft ground. Use Volunteers years or younger. Over Conservation Jacki Bave this as an opportunity to try 50 percent of ADK mem- Phone: 587-3754 [email protected] something new like undiscovered bers are 60 years and older. These Education Linda Ranado trails and not-so-high-peaks in results show the need to diversify [email protected] other areas of the forest preserve. ADK’s membership and develop Hospitality Gretchen Steen For all you High Peaks hikers, you programs to reach out to younger Phone: 638-6139 [email protected] will be back there soon enough. adults. The coordinator will work In other spring news, Eastern closely with the younger member Membership Pat Desbiens Phone: 899-9688 [email protected] Mountain Sports will be holding groups in the chapters as well as club days on Friday, May 1st and researching and developing an in- Newsletter/Editor vacant..but soon to be filled! Saturday, May 2nd. This is your tegrated communication platform Outings Wayne Richter chance to get some new gear and to engage younger adults. A gen- Phone: 893-7895 [email protected] save some dollars in the process. erous donation from a single indi- Be sure to bring your ADK mem- vidual is laying the foundation for Programs Sarah King Phone: 798-0615 [email protected] bership card so you get the dis- this project. count. We will have a table at the Annual Dinner Coordinator Anne Paolano Wilton store both days so be sure In closing, enjoy the spring season [email protected] to say hello. If you have indicated and think about volunteering for an interest in helping out you will Publicity vacant your chapter. No specialized skills be contacted by Membership Chair are necessary, just a willingness to Trails Tom Ellis Pat Desbiens. You can also con- Phone: 638-6139 [email protected] tact Pat directly. Her contact in- help! Web site George Sammons formation is to the right of this Phone: 743-9692 [email protected] chair report. Wilderness Jim Schneider EMS Club Days!! Phone: 581-9367 [email protected]

Join us May 1st & 2nd to learn about local clubs that love the outdoors as much as Young Members Group Heather Webb you do! Club reps will be on site to answer questions about the best local rides, routes, Phone: 347-793-6580 [email protected] and rivers. Exclusive offer for members of outdoors clubs: 20% off full-price items, storewide. EMS Rewards members can earn Double Points!

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Volunteers are needed to join the Chapter Nominating Committee

At the annual meeting each fall, chapter officers are At times, vacancies occur during the year and positions elected to serve the chapter for the upcoming fiscal year. need to be filled. Your ADK chapter needs you. The ex- In the spring, a nominating committee is formed to put ecutive committee meets the first Wednesday of each together a slate of officers for the annual meeting. month (no meetings during July and August) alternating between Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs. I am seeking four people to serve on the Learn and be a part of the great history of this committee with me. The duties of the com- great organization – Adirondack Mountain mittee will be to brainstorm the names of Club and your Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. individuals to serve as officers and contact these individuals to determine their interest If you are interested in being a part of the and answer any questions they may have nominating committee or becoming in- about the position. The description of duties volved in the leadership of the chapter for all officers and elected positions is avail- please let me know. My contact information able in the chapter by-laws on the chapter website (left is listed under the Chapter Chair in the Executive Com- sidebar under “Chapter Information”. mittee listing on the second page of the newsletter or on the website under the “Committee Contacts” tab found on In addition to filling current vacancies I am seeking to the left sidebar. build a list of individuals that may be interested in chapter leadership positions in the future. Laura Fiske, Nominating Committee

Find out how the Chapter works! ADK Spring Clean up/ Hike Sat May 2nd 9 am Upcoming Executive Committee meetings: Come join fellow ADKrs at ADK Headquarters May 6 @ 7pm @ Carl Rs, Glens Falls just off Exit 21 to help spruce up the building

June 3 @ 7pm @ Wesley, Saratoga and grounds.

(No meetings in July and August) Food, drinks, and a hike in the Lake George

Rec area afterwards provided! Call or email the Chapter Chair for more info. Email: Mo Coutant for more info [email protected]

Membership update By Pat Desbiens

NEW MEMBERS - JANUARY 2015 NEW MEMBERS - FEBRUARY 2015 Julie Batchelder, Clifton Park Frank Alessandrini, Johnsonville Luc Belikis, Queensbury Douglas Auer, Adirondack Brianna Castellano, Kattskill Bay Marguerite Dusha, Greenwich Monika Jobes, Porter Corners Dave, Shannon, Elliott, Meredith & Grace Hungerford, Joe & Diane Van Buren, Wilton Saratoga Springs Jeffrey, Noah Lieberman & Meghan Lee, Ridgefield, CT Matthew Ledwith, Clifton Park Lisa Norelli, Clifton Park Akane Suzuki, Ballston Spa Beth Ossart, South Glens Falls Zachary Pyle, Porter Corners REJOINED MEMBERS - FEBRUARY 2015 Tina Strubel, Cambridge Allison & Jeffrey Branson, Tulluride, Colorado Jade Leighty; Jody, Braden, Owen & Matty Grafals, REJOINED MEMBERS - JANUARY 2015 Glens Falls Peter & Daniela Belikis, Queensbury Alan, Monique, William & Jessica Sofen, Hadley Janet, Brian & Matthew Boyce, Gansevoort Matthew, Regina, Matthew I., Sierrah & Kelly-Anne Ev- Thank you for joining or renewing!! ans, Queensbury Remember to use your ADK card for a discount Brian Farenell, Glens Falls Mr. William Jasewicz, Amsterdam on EMS Club Days and at the ADK store.

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Fire Tower Challenge News By Kathi and Tim Noble Moreau State Park Expansion – The 760 unde- veloped acres of the former Mount McGregor Prison property will become part of Moreau State The Fire Tower Challenge is a great reason to get Park. The plan was announced recently by Rose out with family and friends to enjoy the woods and Harvey, commissioner of New York’s Office of accomplish a goal. An updated brochure can be Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The printed off the chapter’s website. land transfer will make additional trails in the

Palmertown Range possible, including a trail to the historically significant Grant Cottage. Connec- The following people have recently received their tions to existing and proposed trails in the area are Fire Tower Challenge patches: also envisioned. A master plan will be developed Ann and Michael Meehan Newtown, Ct for the new recreational lands. Samantha Raymond Rochester, NY Francis Willis Queensbury, NY The prison property lies in the towns of Moreau, Glenda and Peter Brown Tivoli, NY Donald Slick Clifton Park, NY Wilton and Corinth. The main building, which Marj and Jim Wallace Fulton, NY closed as a prison in July of 2014, will be available David Meeker Saranac Lake, NY for development. Karen White Saranac Lake, NY Robert Pettengill Ilion, NY

The Following people have completed the Winter Fire Tower Challenge: What app is that? Bob Morgan Jr. Mohawk, NY Have you found an app that you like and think other Jack Whitney Queensbury, NY Robert Pettengill Ilion, NY ADKrs might want to check out? If so, send us the name and what it does and we’ll include it in the news- Congratulations to all of you on completing a goal that letter if we have room. you have set!

Have you ever been hiking and wondered what peaks Spread the word about the challenge you were looking at? Try PeakFinder. Point your to your fellow hikers! phone at the peak and it tells you the name. There is a cost for it at the Android and Apple App stores: Info found at http://peakfinder.org/mobile.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM Supports Two New ADK Backcountry Citizen Science Projects to Combat Invasive Species in the Adirondack Park: Citizen Scientists Needed!

Adirondack Mountain Club is pleased to announce that it will be initiating two Backcountry Citizen Science projects, thanks to the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP). Two citizen science projects entitled, the “Backcountry Water Monitors” project, and the “Backcountry Forest Monitors” have been funded through LCBP’s Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention, and Education and Outreach Program respectively. These projects involve recruiting volunteers to survey their favorite trails, lakes, and ponds for aquatic invasive species and forest pests.

The two projects focus on the backcountry areas of the Lake Champlain Watershed and the Adirondack Park. For this reason, ADK Lean-To Adopters whose lean-tos are on or near a water body within the Basin are strongly encouraged to participate!

If you would like to become a Backcountry Water Monitor or Backcountry Forest Monitor please contact Cathy Pedler, 518-449- 3870, [email protected] to learn more, to sign-up to adopt your favorite area ( trail, pond, lake shore, stream or river bank), and to par- ticipate in citizen science training for invasive species identification, and monitoring protocol.

ADK partners in these projects include Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) of Paul Smith’s College, Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), the NY Natural Heritage Program, and Cornell University. Sign-up and Read More Here: http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51116/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup? signup_page_KEY=7940 Together, we can keep our waters clean and our forests protected! (originally posted in Today@ADK)

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Outings and Programs Schedule See adk-gfs.org website for latest calendar

Date Day Type Destination Leader(s) Rating May 2 Sat Other ADK Headquarters Work Day! Maureen Coutant NR 2 Sat Walk Spring Bird Walk - Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Rich Speidel C- 4 Mon Geocache Geocache Sarah King, Mo Coutant NR 6 Wed Other Executive Committee monthly meeting Laura Fiske NR 9 Sat Hike Hurricane Mt. Bill Morse, Heather Webb B+ 9 Sat Hike Falls Along Gill Brook Nick Ringelberg B 9 Sat Walk Spring Bird Walk - Pack Forest, Warrensburg Rich Speidel C 12 Tue Walk/Hike Tuesday Trek Maureen Coutant NR 16 Sat Hike OK Slip Falls Rich Crammond B 19 Tue Paddle Tuesday Paddle Maureen Coutant NR 25 Mon Paddle Jabe Pond & Middle Mtn Jayne Bouder A- 26 Tue Walk/Hike Tuesday Trek Maureen Coutant NR 27 Wed Hike Mountain Bird Hike - Blue Mountain Rich Speidel B 27 Wed Program Big Cats of the Adirondacks with wildlife biologist Paul Jensen Sarah King NR Wayne Richter, Leighann 30 Sat Hike Roostercomb and Snow B+ Helson June 1 Mon Geocache Geocache Sarah King NR 3 Wed Other Executive Committee monthly meeting Laura Fiske NR 6 Sat Bike Mountain Bike ride near Whiteface Mtn. Steve Mackey A 6 Sat Hike Bradley Pond (Newcomb area) Rich Crammond B 7 Sun Hike OK Slip Falls and Crehore Garnet Mine Nick Ringelberg B 9 Tue Paddle Mid week Paddle Maureen Coutant NR 13 Sat Hike Phelps Mt. (Herd Path) Bill Morse A 13 Sat Hike Prospect Mountain Neal Van Dorsten B- 14 Sun Hike Crane Mt. Alison Laurin B 16 Tue Hike Tuesday Trek Maureen Coutant NR 20 Sat Hike Seymour Wayne Richter, Jef Martin A Paddle/ 21 Sun Lake George Narrows Jayne Bouder A Camp 23 Tue Paddle Tuesday Paddle Maureen Coutant NR 27 Sat Hike Lily, Round, and Duck Pond (near Brant Lake) Nick Ringelberg B July 5 Sun Hike Allen Bill Morse A++ 7 Tue Paddle Tuesday Paddle Maureen Coutant NR 9 Thu Hike Moxam Mountain Neal Van Dorsten B- 11 Sat Hike Thomas and Cat Traverse Reg Prouty A- 12 Sun Hike Montcalm Point Neal Van Dorsten C Botheration and William Blake Ponds and the Hooper Mine area, 18 Sat Hike Rich Crammond B North River 19 Sun Hike Tenant Creek Falls Nick Ringelberg C 21 Tue Paddle Tuesday Paddle Maureen Coutant NR 25 Sat Hike Basin and Saddleback Wayne Richter, Jef Martin A+ Paddle/ 25 Sat Raquette Lake & St. Williams Jayne Bouder A Camp 29 Wed Hike Pharaoh Mt. Alison Laurin A- 31 Fri Hike Dial and Nippletop, High Peaks Alison Laurin A+

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Outings Detail

ADK HEADQUARTERS WORK DAY! - [ Other ] - A leisurely morning walk of about three miles through the Sat, May 2, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: NR woods and along the waters of Pack Forest. There will be Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] plenty of stops to observe the migrating and native birds cross- - Come join fellow ADKrs in doing some spring cleanup at the ing our path. We will check for birds around Pack Forest Lake ADK Headquarters building. Coffee and breakfast treats in the and may visit the Grandmother's Tree, a towering 175 foot morning, pizza for lunch, and maybe a little hike up the road at white pine some 315 years old. Please call ahead to register. the Lake George Rec area around 2 when we're done! Bring Please bring binoculars, snacks, water, and insect spray. The some work gloves and any skills you have! If you don't have rain date is Sunday, May 10. Meeting Place: Pack Forest - any...we'll still find something for you to do! Many hands make Route 9, 3/4 mile north of Route 28. light work, so please join us! My back can't take it for long! TUESDAY TREK - [ Walk/Hike ] SPRING BIRD WALK - WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE Tue, May 12, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR Sat, May 2, 2015, time TBD, Rating: C- Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] Rich Speidel - 623-2587 - The midweek trips are usually within an hour of Glens Falls - Spring is a great time to hear and see native and migrating and done in a couple of hours, or by mid afternoon if doing a birds in our area. This will be a leisurely morning walk of about longer trip. I try to mix up the outings from easy to hard. Call or two miles along the trails and varied habitats of Camp Sara- email Sunday evening or Monday or check website to find out toga. We will stop often and record the bird species identified. what we'll be doing. I try for Tuesdays, but weather or an ap- Group size is limited, so please call ahead to sign up. Please pointment may force it to change. bring binoculars, snacks, water, and insect spray. The rain date is Sunday, May 3. Meeting Place: Camp Saratoga, Scout Road. OK SLIP FALLS - [ Hike ] Sat, May 16, 2015, 8:30 am, Rating: B GEOCACHE Rich Crammond - 518-584-2380 Mon, May 4, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: NR - Come along on this spring outing to a neat place in the Sarah King - 798-0615, [email protected] 'Dacks. We may have some muddy areas but it's not too bad a Colead: Mo Coutant - 745-7834 or [email protected] trail. It will be a six mile hike. Black flies may be out (Eeks!). We - During the school year, we go out every month for a walk or will carpool from Tops on Main Street in North Creek to the hike with the purpose of finding geocaches that have been hid- trailhead. See you there hiker buds. den lately. You don't have to know anything about geocaching to come. It's just another excuse to get out in the woods. Call or TUESDAY PADDLE email a few days before to find out the plan! Tue, May 19, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING - [ Other ] - This will be the first paddle of the season. Usually we paddle Wed, May 6, 2015, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR from Lake Luzerne up to Second Lake on one of our first out- Laura Fiske - [email protected] ings, so maybe we'll give that a go. Or we might check out the - Board Meeting Carl R's Exit 18 Glen Lake fen. So call or email the weekend before to see what I've decided to do! HURRICANE MT. - [ Hike ] Sat, May 9, 2015, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ JABE POND & MIDDLE MTN - [ Paddle ] Bill Morse - 518-585-9153, [email protected] Mon, May 25, 2015, time TBD, Rating: A- Colead: Heather Webb - 347-793-6580 or heather- Jayne Bouder - 793-3770, [email protected] [email protected] - Call leader for details. - We will be hiking up the old fire observer tower trail. Trail- head is off of Rt. 9N in Elizabethtown. Hike is 5.4 miles with an TUESDAY TREK - [ Walk/Hike ] elevation gain of 1,700 feet. It should be just a hike, but be pre- Tue, May 26, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR pared for microspikes. We will meet at 8AM at exit 29. Hurri- Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] cane has beautiful views so hope for a clear calm day. Leader - See June 16th. may bring dog. MOUNTAIN BIRD HIKE - BLUE MOUNTAIN FALLS ALONG GILL BROOK - [ Hike ] Wed, May 27, 2015, time TBD, Rating: B Sat, May 9, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: B Rich Speidel - 623-2587 Nick Ringelberg - 518-522-6863, [email protected] - A gradual climb of Blue Mountain, with frequent stops to iden- - There are a series of falls in the Ausable Club area including tify the various bird species from the 2,210 foot starting eleva- Pyramid Falls, Wedge Brook Falls, Beaver Meadow Falls, and tion to the 3,759 foot summit. Bicknell's thrush and boreal Artists Falls. With about 3 miles walk in on the Lake Road, the chickadee are possible at the higher elevations. We will have falls are all side trips that will add as much as 2 more miles to lunch on the summit and enjoy the mountain and lake views the hike and, depending on the group, we will visit as many as from the fire tower. This morning and afternoon hike has a possible. Another 1.5 miles beyond Artists Falls, cascades round trip distance of four miles with a 1,550 foot ascent. Fairy Ladder Falls, a 90 foot staircase shaped falls that will Please call ahead to register and for trip details/arrangements. most likely be left for another day. Gill Brook in itself is a fairy The rain date is Thursday, May 28. tale of a beautiful stream. BIG CATS OF THE ADIRONDACKS WITH WILDLIFE BIOLO- SPRING BIRD WALK - PACK FOREST, WARRENSBURG GIST PAUL JENSEN - [ Program ] Sat, May 9, 2015, time TBD, Rating: C Wed, May 27, 2015, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR Rich Speidel - 623-2587 Sarah King - 518-798-0615, [email protected]

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- Wildlife biologist Paul G. Jensen will present a talk on "Big PHELPS MT. (HERD PATH) - [ Hike ] Cats of the Adirondacks" on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m at Sat, Jun 13, 2015, 7:30 am, Rating: A Crandall Public Library. The program is co-sponsored by the Bill Morse - 518-585-9153, [email protected] Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and the Glens Falls- - We will start out at South Meadows and head into Marcy Dam Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. and up Phelps from the Van Hoevenberg trail. We will descend via the herd path to the Klondike Lean-to and then back to ROOSTERCOMB AND SNOW - [ Hike ] South Meadows via the Klondike trail. 2,000 foot elevation gain Sat, May 30, 2015, 8:00 am, Rating: B+ and about 9 miles. We will meet at exit 29 at 7:30. Leader may Wayne Richter - 518-893-7895, [email protected] bring dog. Colead: Leighann Helson - [email protected] - These two smaller gems of the High Peaks region offer great PROSPECT MOUNTAIN - [ Hike ] views without too much climbing. We'll get an early start on Sat, Jun 13, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: B- summer while staying below the mud season elevation limit. Neal Van Dorsten - 644-7034, [email protected] With any luck, we'll also be below the black flies, but come pre- - We will hike Prospect from the ballfields. It is a pretty hike pared just in case. Distance is 6.4 miles with about 2000 feet of following a brook and then up along a rocky trail to the lower elevation change. parking area of Prospect. This route is more diverse than the old railway route. GEOCACHE Mon, Jun 1, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR CRANE MT. - [ Hike ] Sarah King - 518-798-0615, [email protected] Sun, Jun 14, 2015, 7:30 am, Rating: B - During the school year, we go out every month for a walk or Alison Laurin - [email protected] hike with the purpose of finding geocaches that have been hid- - This hike has some easy as well as steep sections. We will den lately. You don't have to know anything about geocaching head up the "steeper" side first to the summit, which has some to come. It's just another excuse to get out in the woods. Call or ladders too. Then we will head down to the pond and check email a few days before to find out the plan! that out before completing the loop back to the cars. About 7.4 miles round trip with 1154 ft. in elevation change. Should be EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MONTHLY MEETING - [ Other ] another great day in the woods! Pace will be dictated by our Wed, Jun 3, 2015, 7:00 pm, Rating: NR group. Please email leader by the Friday before the hike to sign Laura Fiske - [email protected] up, and for more information! - Board Meeting-Saratoga- Wesley Health Center TUESDAY TREK - [ Hike ] MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE NEAR WHITEFACE MTN. Tue, Jun 16, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR Sat, Jun 6, 2015, 8:00 am, Rating: A Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] Steve Mackey - 793-6484, [email protected] - The midweek trips are usually within an hour of Glens Falls - There are some fairly new mountain bike trails near Whiteface and done in a couple of hours, or by mid afternoon if doing a Mountain. I've never been there, but I've heard that they are longer trip. I try to mix up the outings from easy to hard. Call or really good. I'll study up on them meanwhile so we know ex- email Sunday evening or Monday or check website to find out actly where we are going. If it is still muddy, we will ride up what we'll be doing. I try for Tuesdays, but weather or an ap- Whiteface instead. pointment may force it to change.

BRADLEY POND (NEWCOMB AREA) - [ Hike ] SEYMOUR - [ Hike ] Sat, Jun 6, 2015, 8:30 am, Rating: B Sat, Jun 20, 2015, 5:30 am, Rating: A Rich Crammond - 584-2380 Wayne Richter - 518-893-7895, [email protected] - I'd like to add this pond to the many I've been to in the past. It Colead: Jef Martin - [email protected] looks like a good exercise hike to a nice area. It's 8.8 miles - This is your big chance to get to one of the remote western round trip with approximately 1,100 feet of elevation change. high peaks. We'll walk 5.5 miles along the Ward Brook Truck Look for the black Ford F-150 pickup truck at the pull off at 28N Trail to the start of the herd path to Seymour. We'll ascend for and the road to North Hudson. I'll lead from there to the trail- about 1.5 miles with a bit of scrabbling on the rugged herd path. head. Headnets and rain gear might be needed. See you there. Once at the summit, we'll enjoy some great views. Then, of course, we will go back the way we came. We'll hope the black OK SLIP FALLS AND CREHORE GARNET MINE - [ Hike ] flies are gone by late June, but be prepared just in case. Eleva- Sun, Jun 7, 2015, 7:00 am, Rating: B tion change is a bit over 2000 feet. Nick Ringelberg - 518-522-6863, [email protected] - Opened last year by the DEC we will go to the fabulous OK LAKE GEORGE NARROWS - [ Paddle/Camp ] Slip Falls, highest in the Adirondacks. About 3 miles to the OK Sun, Jun 21, 2015, 7:00 am, Rating: A Slip Falls Overlook. Then we can drop down another mile to the Jayne Bouder - 793-3770, [email protected] rapids of the Hudson River to see the rafters floating by. Eight - June 21-2. Call leader for details miles total, 1,000 feet elevation gain. On the trail we will check out an old Garnet Mine with a cavern and 90 foot tunnel. Hope TUESDAY PADDLE for a warm day and the ice in the cavern will be a refreshing Tue, Jun 23, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR treat! Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] - See July 21st MID WEEK PADDLE - See July 21st Tue, Jun 9, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR LILY, ROUND, AND DUCK POND (NEAR BRANT LAKE) - Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] [ Hike ]

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Outings Detail

Sat, Jun 27, 2015, 8:00 am, Rating: B Sun, Jul 19, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: C Nick Ringelberg - 518-522-6863, [email protected] Nick Ringelberg - 518-522-6863, [email protected] - Three ponds from Barbara McMartin's 'Discover the Eastern - Tenant Falls is a series of three falls, averaging a 30 foot drop ADK'. Assuming the seasonal fire road is passable, we will and reached via a relatively easy hike along Tenant Creek, drive from Brant Lake about 3 miles to Lily Pond. We will hike about a 4 mile round trip. Located north of the Sacandaga about a 5 mile loop trail over old farm roads, now designated Lake, north of Northville. trails, past old foundations, cellar holes and walls to connect up with Round Pond and Duck Pond. In the past there have been TUESDAY PADDLE loads of Ladyslippers in bloom. Free Fishing Weekend for New Tue, Jul 21, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR York State, so if you are interested in fishing, bring gear. Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] Leader has 4wd truck and canoe. - Usually we paddle somewhere within an hour of Glens Falls. We do many sections of the Hudson River, Lake Luzerne, Glen ALLEN - [ Hike ] Lake and the fen. Sometimes we travel a bit further, so call or Sun, Jul 5, 2015, 7:00 am, Rating: A++ email Sunday evening to find out what I have in mind for the Bill Morse - 518-585-9153, [email protected] upcoming trip. I try for Tuesday, but may postpone for better - 7:00AM at Exit 29. Long hike, 16+ miles, and an elevation weather! gain of 2,500 feet. It will be a long day so be prepared. What else can I say!! BASIN AND SADDLEBACK - [ Hike ] Sat, Jul 25, 2015, 5:00 am, Rating: A+ TUESDAY PADDLE - See July 21st Wayne Richter - 518-893-7895, [email protected] Tue, Jul 7, 2015, time TBD, Rating: NR Colead: Jef Martin - [email protected] Maureen Coutant - 745-7834, [email protected] - I enjoyed leading this hike so much in 2013 that I'm ready to do it again. These are among my favorite peaks with great MOXAM MOUNTAIN - [ Hike ] views and some intense scrambling using all fours. With an Thu, Jul 9, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: B- early start, we'll try to get a spot at the Garden lot but drivers Neal Van Dorsten - 644-7034, [email protected] will otherwise have to take the shuttle from Marcy Field ($5). - This pretty and relatively unknown hike offers some spectacu- We'll take the Shorey Shortcut then ascend Basin. Then it's lar views. It will give high peak vistas without a tremendous over to and up Saddleback. On the way down, we'll visit the effort. Total hike is a little less than 6 miles. Plan about 4 hours new slide on Saddleback. Distance is 16.2 miles with about at an easy pace. 4,000 feet of elevation change.

THOMAS AND CAT TRAVERSE - [ Hike ] RAQUETTE LAKE & ST. WILLIAMS - [ Paddle/Camp ] Sat, Jul 11, 2015, 8:00 am, Rating: A- Sat, Jul 25, 2015, time TBD, Rating: A Reg Prouty - 518-747-9736 Jayne Bouder - 793-3770, [email protected] - This hike will start in the northernmost parking area of the trail - July 25-6. We could camp at Big Island or Tioga Point, poke to Thomas Mountain after we have spotted a couple of cars around the Needles, or do South Inlet to the falls (and maybe near the southern end of Edgecomb Pond. It will be an all day hike to the old Sagamore powerhouse). I'm open to sugges- relaxed pace hike with lunch atop Cat where the best views of tions. But from 1-4pm on Sunday St. Williams on Long Point is Lake George are. Musical interludes will be provided by Reg on having their annual chicken barbecue and silent auction, and his pocket trumpet with the usual tribute to my late neighbor at I'm going there, for sure! The paddle is 8+ miles at a moderate camp, Grace Hudowalski, the first woman 46er.There will be to leisurely pace. I have canoes to lend. ANYONE who wants to lots of rolling terrain with a total distance of about 7 1/2 miles. go to the barbecue can take a free ferry there from Raquette Lake Village, between 1-3 p.m. on Sunday. (See 'www.stwil- MONTCALM POINT - [ Hike ] liamsonlongpoint.org/bbq.html' for more information.) Sun, Jul 12, 2015, 9:00 am, Rating: C Neal Van Dorsten - 644-7034, [email protected] PHARAOH MT. - [ Hike ] - We will hike from Clay Meadows to Montcalm Point. It is just Wed, Jul 29, 2015, 7:30 am, Rating: A- under 7 miles and is a fairly easy mostly level hike. There are a Alison Laurin - [email protected] few ups and downs. It follows the beautiful shores of Lake - Looking for a pleasant hike up to where a fire tower once George. We will then take a swim and be transported back to stood with some great views from multiple viewpoints? This is Bolton by boat. Plan to meet at the public parking area across about an 8.5 mile round trip hike. This hike's pace will be dic- from Lakeside Lodge in Bolton Landing. Space is limited on this tated by our group. Please email the leader by the Monday event. before the hike to sign up and for more information!

BOTHERATION AND WILLIAM BLAKE PONDS AND THE DIAL AND NIPPLETOP, HIGH PEAKS - [ Hike ] HOOPER MINE AREA, NORTH RIVER - [ Hike ] Fri, Jul 31, 2015, 6:00 am, Rating: A+ Sat, Jul 18, 2015, 8:30 am, Rating: B Alison Laurin - [email protected] Rich Crammond - 584-2380 - I've always enjoyed this hike but the last few times up there it - It's approximately 7 to 8 miles round trip with not much eleva- was all socked in! We'll head up to Nippletop first and then over tion change for this loop hike. It's a good shade hike for this to Dial; on the way down we'll go over Bear Den and the shoul- time of year. Let's get 'er done, hiking buds. Head net, rain gear der of Noonmark as well. About 14 miles round trip and ap- and water should come in handy. Meeting place: Tops Market, proximately 10 hrs give or take. This is not a beginner hike; Main Street, North Creek. please have a few high peaks under your belt before signing up. Please email leader by the Wednesday before the hike for TENANT CREEK FALLS - [ Hike ] details and to sign up!

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Trip Reviews

Tuesday Trek Tue, Feb 10, 2015, Maureen Coutant & Steve Mackey, Jim Ralston, Gwenne Rippon. - With 10 inches or so of fresh snow, the ski trails at Crandall Park were calling to us! We hadn't been there yet this season Monthly Geocache Mon, Mar 9, 2015, Sarah King and you couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions. The - This month we traveled down to Schodack Island State Park. groomer had been out and was actually out on the trails while We were here to find 11 winter friendly caches placed by NYS we were finishing up. We had such a good time, some of us Parks Saratoga - Capital Region in their winter series of caches decided to return the next evening to ski under the lights. Cran- located in three of our beautiful New York State Parks: Moreau, dall is such a magical place especially during a light snow at Grafton Lake State Park, and Schodack Island State Park. night! We're so lucky to have a lighted course through the Trails were hard packed and grippers were used for an easy woods right in the middle of our little city! Even luckier when we walk on these flat trails. We found all 11 caches, placed just off have snow! Carolyn tried out the snowshoe trail which was a the trails, easily and even found two more older caches. Once little less traveled at this point in the day. Participants: Doug & again, we were treated to homemade snacks by Licia and were Judy Beers, Annemarie Carberry, Mo Coutant, Carolyn Curren, pleasantly surprised to find the heated bathrooms, complete Licia Mackey, George & Irene Sammons, & Bill Schwarz. with hot running water, open in the parking area. Total distance was 4 miles. Great outing as usual with a great group of people. Big Slide Sat, Feb 14, 2015, Steve Mackey and Rick Len- Participants: Sarah King, Licia Mackey, Steve Gray and Diane nox Demetriou. - We had a few cancellations at the last minute, due to the cold weather forcast. We still ended up with four hikers and got Rick Tuesday Trek Wed, Mar 11, 2015, Maureen Coutant his 44th winter peak. The trail was broken, which surprised me, - This week I added in a trip, when I couldn't make it on the because we had gotten a big storm on the preceding Monday. Monday Geocache trip. We joined up with Peter from the We wore snowshoes the whole way, but passed a couple of Crooked Canes to explore the tupelo trees in the Lincoln State hikers on the way out, that were only wearing micro spikes. The Forest in Greenfield Center. The snowshoe trip took us through weather was cold, but not overly so. Things got a little nippy at the woods past landmarks like the 'handle tree,' 'kissing tree,' the summit, but we ducked into the trees, to get out of the wind. the tupelos, an abandoned? heron rookery, and an active por- We had an awesome butt slide for about a quarter mile leaving cupine feeding grounds. It was great to see the area and all the the summit. Since we had such an early start we were back at cool landmarks, see old friends and make new ones! A great the cars around 1:00. We all headed to the Ausable Inn for beer outing! Thanks Peter! Participants: Ray Bouchard, Jayne and burgers, for lunch instead of dinner. Participants: Rick Len- Bouder, Mo Coutant, Peter Fedorick, Jean Holcomb, Sam nox, Glenn Balschunat, William Peirce, Steve Mackey. Lowe, Licia Mackey, Kathi Noble, Jim Ralston, Heather Smith, Don Thorn, John Schneider, Ruth Schottman, Bill Schwarz, Tim Tuesday Trek Tue, Feb 24, 2015, Maureen Coutant and Mary Ward, Beth Zick, Ed Valla. - This week we hiked up to Berry Pond from the Lake George Rec trails. Many in the group had tried to get there other times Tuesday Trek Tue, Mar 17, 2015, Maureen Coutant and either took the wrong turn or ran out of time, so I was on a - We didn't have much green on if any...but that was ok, since mission to show them the way to the pond. There are a few new the weather forced us to do our outing on Thursday and not on signs that make it a little easier, but knowing to leave the trail St. Patrick's Day! It was chilly (teens or 20s and wind on top to and walk up the logging/snowmobile trail is key to finding your make it feel much colder!), but it was a sunny day. We had a way to the pond. It's a steep trail from the rec trails to that road nice clear view of nearby Gore and the far off high peaks. None which was great for warming up on this single digit day. I was of us had hiked Moxham Mtn, but it had been on our to do list surprised that so many hardy souls showed up on this day since seeing it highlighted in ADK's Adirondac Magazine a year when it was 20 below at day break! Participants: Joanne Arm- or two ago. The trail was trampled down, so we only needed strong, Doug & Judy Beers, Mo Coutant, Paul Dietershagen, our microspikes, but you had to be careful to stay on the trail or Eric Krantz, Bill Was, Jim Zwynenburg. you would occasionally post-hole. We decided this was a great time to hike this trail since without any foliage you had views Rush Pond Sat, Feb 28, 2015, Reg Prouty through the woods to the northeast. We had almost as many - It was a beautiful midwinter day for this easy hike in the woods people meet us along the trail as were on the hike. A few ADKrs around Rush Pond. We followed a mostly broken trail but took a missed the car pool and we met them on our way down (Jayne, few less broken to get a little closer to the pond a few times. Rich, and Gigi). Hope you had as nice a hike as we did! Partici- Jane was doing her usual photoshoot and took many candid pants: Judy Beers, Tom Burns, Mo Coutant, Kathi Noble. shots in the woods and near the pond. I hope the connecting trail to the Queensbury cross-country trail system is marked by Through Ski - South Meadows - Tahawas Sun, Mar 22, spring or summer as I still haven't correctly identified it yet. It 2015, Steve Mackey would make a good traverse hike in the summer or fall. Three - We had a few people cancel at the last minute, so we made it hikers: Reg Prouty, Jayne Bouder, and Mike Dashnaw. an unofficial trip, but still went. Since there was only three of us, we decided to do an out and back trip, and only take one car. Tuesday Trek Tue, Mar 3, 2015, Maureen Coutant We picked the Upper Works trailhead because we all have - This week we skied along the Wilkinson Trail at the Saratoga skied many times from the Loj/South Meadows trailhead. It is Battlefield. It was the first time along the trail for some in the pretty much all uphill from the south so we did most of our work group and a pleasant return for others. There was a dusting of early and got the benefit of our hard labor on the way back. snow recently and some snow blown onto the trail which made Driving up the Northway we were wondering if conditions would for nice conditions. The trail has a few hills and you have to be any good, but as we got close to the start, it began to look cross the road a few times which is a bit challenging, but it was more and more wintry. As we left the car, it was 6 degrees with nice to get out and enjoy the varied terrain. The skiers at the fresh snow from the night before. There were a few Forest back of the pack were treated to hearing a barred owl call to us. Rangers at the trailhead getting ready to drive snowmobiles into Participants: Doug & Judy Beers, Mo Coutant, Erin Ingrid, Licia Flowed Lands due to an ongoing rescue (though it ended up

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Trip Reviews that they didn't need to). The skiing conditions (other than being Bear-proof storage containers available! pretty cold) were about as good as they get. We had a good kick and glide, and the downhills were fast, but not too fast. It 8.8” dia. X 12” long, weight 2.7 lbs. Designed to was so good that we kept going and eventually went all the way slip into your backpack. to Marcy Dam before we turned around. It made for approxi- Required in the Eastern High Peaks Zone and mately a twenty mile day. On the way back from Flowed Lands important for any backcountry overnight adventure, it is around 4.2 miles, and I would guess that about 3 of them backpacking or canoe camping destination. were free, because all we needed to do was turn. Participants: Maureen & Tim Laskey, Steve Mackey. Rental Rates: 1-3 days $5.00 4-7 days $10.00

Tuesday Trek Tue, Mar 24, 2015, Maureen Coutant Call Jim Schneider 518-581-9367 to reserve your - This week we stayed close by and did an easy walk along the rental. Harry Betar Walkway in So. Glens Falls. Although it's now well into the later 1/2 of March...the 'out like a lamb' still hasn't hap- Rentals are available exclusively to ADK Glens Falls pened. But it was a beautiful chilly day with temps in the high -Saratoga Chapter members. teens and twenties while we were out. We saw some mallard ducks along the Hudson (clear of ice except in the bays and about 6 ft from the shore) and a woodpecker right along the trail who wasn't too concerned about our group and just kept on pecking! Afterwards some of us headed into GF to Spot Coffee. Participants: Doug Auer, Doug Beers, Mo Coutant, Rich Drew, Ania Gaguine, Bob & Carol Kafin, Eric Krantz, Licia Mackey, Kathi Noble, Jim Ralston, Gary Rodd, George and Irene Sammons, Joanne Szot, Laurie Williams.

Tuesday Trek Tue, Mar 31, 2015, Maureen Coutant - This is a hard time of year to plan activities in the area. Will there be snow? ice? slush? Who knows! Even a couple of days ahead of time. So this week we went with a safe option and walked in Saratoga State Park. To go on the trails we would have needed to use our microspikes, so we opted for a 'tour of the parking lots'! We walked around the Little Theater, to the golf course club house, to the trail parking, then around the car museum, into SPAC, then returned to follow the path to Rt 50 and cross over to the Y. This is where you can continue on an- other trail to the Beekman section of Saratoga, but we had enough by that time and headed back. Thanks to Steve's new app, we knew we'd gone just over 4 miles. Afterwards some of us headed into Saratoga for lunch! Participants: Doug & Judy Beers, Tom Burns, Nancy Burke, Mo Coutant, Paul Dietersha- gen, Jim Grinter, Sarah King, Eric Krantz, Licia & Steve Mackey, Joy Munro, Bill Schwarz, Joanne Szot.

Tongue Mt. Range Sat, Apr 11, 2015, Bill Morse - Good hike on a windy day. Much better than the cold of winter. Some ice and snow on a few sections and lots of blow down over the last 2-3 peaks. Highlight of the day was Abbey picking up the scent of a bear cub. Fortunately no mother bear around as we let the cub get well ahead of us. Most of us took turns taking a fall on ice, mud or blowdowns. No injuries other than to the ego. Group included Karen Burka, Colleen Downing, Eric Kimmelman, David White, Bill Morse and Abbey. Ididaride registration is now open!

Saratoga Battlefield Sat, Apr 11, 2015, Rich Crammond Support ADK by riding your bike! - This was a super nice day to be out there. We got a little Go to adk.org to register muddy and wet but I think everyone enjoyed the outing overall. Along the way were frogs singing to their mates and we could see where winter took its toll on the deer population. We 2014 ididaride! stats: learned first hand that nature gives and takes for sure. High- 495 RIDERS TOTAL ... our biggest ride ever! lights of this outing were seeing other parts of the park and hik- 75-Mile Riders: 405 ing along with hardy outdoor people. Thanks to Tom Burns for some local history along the way. It just doesn't get any better. 20-Mile Riders: 80 (a record year!) Participants: Marty Hotaling, Zach Hotaling, Patrick Reilly, 70% Male / 30% Female Susan Reilly,Chris Giolio, Tom Burns, Mark Seymour, Rich 225 ADK members / 260 non-members Crammond. 284 new riders! / 211 previous riders

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Outings Instructions: For more information see “Chapter Handbook” on our website’s Chapter Links

Sign Up Dogs Contact the Outing Leader at least two days (preferably a week), before Participants in Chapter outings will be allowed to bring their dogs on the activity so he/she can explain the capabilities required and to deter- outings in the following circumstances: (1) the outing has been desig- mine the number attending. Failure to call may result in not knowing nated by the outing leader as a “dog outing” and which has been publi- about cancellations, rescheduled departures, etc. Guests are always cized as such; or (2) the outing leader may bring his/her dog, that has welcome, but must also register! PLEASE be considerate when signing not been designated as a “dog outing,” if the notice of the outing dis- up for a trip. Advise the leader if you cannot make a trip so as not to closes that the leader will be doing so. All dogs on Chapter outings will impact others’ plans. Trips WILL BE CANCELLED if minimums are be kept on a leash at all times. not met, thereby affecting all parties. For safety, the MINI MUM number for Outings is: 3 people, including the leader (4 in winter). Panera Bread Hiking Needs/Preparation/Equipment is the meeting spot unless otherwise noted in the trip description. Be Bring trail food and plenty of water on ALL hikes! *Clothing made of there and ready to depart at the posted time (directions below). Polyester blends, polarguard or wool are recommended as they retain

warmth even when wet. — please do not wear 100% cotton clothing! It Meeting Place Information - Panera Bread is also wise to bring raingear. Other pack essentials: compass and map, Northway Plaza, 820 Route 9, Queensbury, NY 761-6957/3 headlamp/flashlight, first aid kit, hat, gloves, and extra socks. Adiron- • From NORTHWAY (I-87) Take Exit 19 and go east on AVIATION / dack weather can and does change suddenly. Don’t trust the forecast or QUAKER Road. Follow 0.5 miles to ROUTE 9/GLEN STREET. the sky based on the start of the day. Be prepared! Turn North (LEFT) onto ROUTE 9, then right at the light into the NORTHWAY PLAZA. Then take a left at the four-way stop, and park in Ratings front of Panera Bread.

Travel Information/Car Pools Special Winter Needs We encourage carpooling to trailheads for both environmental and prac- In addition to the preparation/equipment mentioned above, winter re- tical reasons (limited trailhead parking) and may alter meeting locations quires some EXTRA planning. Look for special notes in the Outing de- due to destination or participants. If you are able, it‘s helpful to offer to scription and discuss with the Leader. Depending on conditions, partici- drive your vehicle. If you are a passenger, consider current fuel prices, pants can expect to bring Snow Shoes and Crampons. Bring lots of travel miles and number of passengers when contributing your fair Water. Dehydration comes easier in the winter and we feel its effects share to the driver. later ... usually AFTER the fact. Be wise with Emergency Clothing. Bring an extra wool/polypro hat, mittens and socks. Vented Shell pants, jack- Participation Guidelines ets and mittens are commonly used with warm layers beneath.

Leaders are responsible to evaluate interested parties’ fitness for that

outing, review specific guidelines, and lead the trip. They are not paid Rating Effort Level Elevation Gain (feet) Miles Time (hours) guides, but volunteers. Participants are asked to cooperate and respect A+ Very Strenuous 4,000+ 10+ 10+ their authority and decisions. *Is this the right Outing for you? For those A Strenuous 3,000+ 8-12 8-10 not experienced in strenuous trips, it is best to begin with something B+ Moderately Strenuous 2,000+ 5-10 6-8 easier and work your way up. The Leader will assist in evaluating skill B Moderate 1,000+ 5-8 5-6 level and suggest alternative outings if more appropriate. For the C+ Fairly Easy 1,000+ 5-8 4-6 safety and comfort of all, the Leader has the discretion to deny C Easy Under 1,000 Under 5 Under 5 participation if he/she feels someone is not a good match for that *Descriptions are only typical and can vary. trip. Based on the expectations and skills of the entire group, Leaders

may have more flexibility for some trips, so definitely talk with them. DO NOT TRY STRENUOUS OUTINGS UNLESS YOU HAVE DONE THAT Become an Outings Leader ACTIVITY REGULARLY (and recently and are in good shape as Ask any Chapter Leader for details. Offer to Co-lead to get the experi- necessary for that outing.) *An ADK Liability Waiver must be provided ence‘! We‘re always looking for new leaders to help share the fun while by the Leader and signed by all participants before the trip begins. This filling in the calendar. New faces offer more varied outings while sharing is a requirement by ADK HQ. Parents must sign for minors. *No Pets personal favorite destinations. Contact the Outings Chairs on page 2 for allowed on outings except where designated in the description. more information.

Programs and Meeting Directions

Chapter Programs and Meetings are held Carl R’s Café Restaurant and Bar, traffic light. LEFT onto SPRING STREET for monthly, alternating facilities between Glens Main Street and Interstate 87, Glens Falls, two blocks., RIGHT onto Putnam Street for 1.5 Falls and Saratoga Springs. Brief directions Main Street and Interstate 87, Glens Falls, NY blocks. (There is public parking here also!) are below. More detailed information and 12804, 793-7676. The library parking lot is on the right. There is maps can be found on the Chapter Web page: • EXIT 18 of the Northway. Turn EAST onto a two-hour parking limit. www.adk-gfs.org MAIN STREET. Carl R‘s is on the RIGHT.  From Route 9 and Route 50 Wesley Health Care Center 131 Law- Lake George ADK Headquarters: Route 9 and Route 50 converge to become rence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, EXIT 21 of the Northway. Turn WEST onto the main street (Broadway) in downtown Sara- 587-3600. ROUTE 9N South. ADK is on the LEFT. toga Springs. Follow in to downtown, up to the main street. Turn onto SPRING STREET (right From the South: Route 9 North. Saratoga Springs Public Library: from South/left from North) at the corner of LEFT onto CHURCH STRET. RIGHT onto Henry Street., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, Congress Park. LEFT on the first street onto LAWRENCE. • From the North: EXIT 15 off of 584-7860. Putnam. Parking as described above. the Northway. RIGHT onto ROUTE 50 South. Continue onto VAN DAM STREET, RIGHT  From Northway (I-87), Take Exit 14 onto onto LAWRENCE STREET. Route 9P North (Union Avenue). Proceed 1.5 miles, past three traffic lights to T-junction, RIGHT onto CIRCULAR STREET to the first,

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